It is better to install lower piston first, then the upper piston,
Same order for cylinders.
There are a few order of assembly details in rebuilding an early
K Model that you find out by discovering the way you are trying tod do it is not the way it is done. The frustration involved is not the fault of the
machine. Once you wrap your mind around the Kiekhaefer way it begins to make sense. Once you are up the learning curve you may even want to work on another one.
Bailey’s, item 10429 piston ring clamp kit, purchased in 2011 for $7.95
plus $7.95 S&H The second largest clamp works for 2 inch pistons
I have never used the others or found out what the odd parts are for.
The bands could be a little wider, but, work ok.
Louis
